All Rise with Abdu Murray

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11 with Michael Davis and Karl "KJ" Johnson. 

Each guest brings a different perspective: Abdu was a recent convert from Islam at the time, Derek and Michael were atheists, Michael later joined the military because of 9/11, and KJ was already serving when the attacks happened. Together, they reflect on where they were, how America changed, what 9/11 revealed about evil, Islam, patriotism, public trust, and how their faith now shapes the way they look back. 

Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.    

Top 20 Questions about Christianity ANSWERED: https://embracethetruth.org/20-questions/  

🎙️ All Rise is the podcast where truth is put on trial. In each episode, ideas are cross-examined and evidence is explored.  

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In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell sit down with Chelsea Ohlemiller for a deeply personal conversation about grief, loss, memory, and faith. 

Chelsea reflects on what happens after someone you love is gone—when the world keeps moving, but your own world has been permanently changed. Together, they discuss the pain of remembering, the fear of forgetting, and how Christians can carry grief honestly while still holding on to hope. 

Chelsea's new book is entitled Legacy After Loss: The Sacred Work of Remembering, Rebuilding, and Enduring Through Grief (Revell Publishers). You can get your copy on September 8 at https://a.co/d/03HOsp66. And keep up with Chelsea through her blog at https://hopeandharshrealities.com/.  

 

Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.   

Top 20 Questions about Christianity ANSWERED: https://embracethetruth.org/20-questions/  

🎙️ All Rise is the podcast where truth is put on trial. In each episode, ideas are cross-examined and evidence is explored.  

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Keep in touch with Abdu and be notified when he is in a town near you by signing up for his monthly newsletter at https://embracethetruth.org/sign-up/.  

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In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell sit down with Jacob Vazquez to discuss his new book, Sacred or Secular: The Pro-Life Case for Grounding Human Values. 

Jacob shares why the pro-life issue is deeply personal for him, how science points to the humanity of the unborn, and why the abortion debate ultimately goes beyond biology into the deeper question of what makes human beings valuable in the first place. 

The conversation also explores the image of God, secular pro-life arguments, common biblical objections, and why Christians need to think about abortion as more than a political issue. 
 

 
Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.    

Top 20 Questions about Christianity ANSWERED: https://embracethetruth.org/20-questions/  

🎙️ All Rise is the podcast where truth is put on trial. In each episode, ideas are cross-examined and evidence is explored.  

🔔 Subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations and interviews from the world of Christian apologetics and beyond. 

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Keep in touch with Abdu and be notified when he is in a town near you by signing up for his monthly newsletter at https://embracethetruth.org/sign-up/.  

Embrace the Truth is a donor-supported ministry that seeks to answer PEOPLE, not questions. Consider partnering with us in this important mission by visiting https://embracethetruth.org/donate.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell sit down with Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger to discuss his journey from skepticism back to Christianity. 

Larry shares how hard questions, philosophy, fatherhood, and the cumulative case for Christianity led him to faith—and why that same pursuit of truth shaped his original vision for Wikipedia. The conversation also explores what he believes went wrong with the platform, why neutrality matters, and the story behind his recent ban from the site he helped create. 

#LarrySanger #Wikipedia #ConversionStory #Skepticism #Truth #philosophy 

Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.   

Top 20 Questions about Christianity ANSWERED: https://embracethetruth.org/20-questions/  

🎙️ All Rise is the podcast where truth is put on trial. In each episode, ideas are cross-examined and evidence is explored.  

🔔 Subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations and interviews from the world of Christian apologetics and beyond. 

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Keep in touch with Abdu and be notified when he is in a town near you by signing up for his monthly newsletter at https://embracethetruth.org/sign-up/.  

Embrace the Truth is a donor-supported ministry that seeks to answer PEOPLE, not questions. Consider partnering with us in this important mission by visiting https://embracethetruth.org/donate.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell respond to Abdu's recent debate with atheist Dan Barker on purpose, meaning, morality, and ultimately whether life's purpose is found or made. 

They discuss the debate, examine some of Barker's tactics, and answer several objections Abdu did not have time to fully address during the exchange—including questions about morality, suffering, Scripture, and whether atheism can truly ground objective purpose.  

 
Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.   

Top 20 Questions about Christianity ANSWERED: https://embracethetruth.org/20-questions/  

🎙️ All Rise is the podcast where truth is put on trial. In each episode, ideas are cross-examined and evidence is explored.  

🔔 Subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations and interviews from the world of Christian apologetics and beyond. 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abdumurray 

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Twitter https://twitter.com/abdumurray 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@abdumurray 

Keep in touch with Abdu and be notified when he is in a town near you by signing up for his monthly newsletter at https://embracethetruth.org/sign-up/.  

Embrace the Truth is a donor-supported ministry that seeks to answer PEOPLE, not questions. Consider partnering with us in this important mission by visiting https://embracethetruth.org/donate.